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UVT Fishing Captain Cory’s Tuna Jig Review: Built to Hunt Big Tuna

When you’re targeting tuna, having confidence in your jig can make all the difference. The UVT Fishing Captain Cory’s Tuna Jig is designed with one goal in mind: getting a presentation in front of powerful offshore predators and giving anglers a jig they can fish aggressively without hesitation. For Northeast tuna anglers, that makes this jig especially interesting. Whether you’re dropping deep, working the water column around marks, or trying to match the small bait that tun

Light-Tackle Gold: Why Golden Sea Bream Are a Perfect Cape Cod Game Fish

When most Cape Cod fishermen think about light-tackle fishing, striped bass, bonito or false albacore usually come to mind. But there is another fish that deserves a place on the light-tackle hit list—and right now, golden sea bream are making a strong case for themselves. Formerly called porgies or scup, golden sea bream are one of Cape Cod's most underrated game fish. They may not have the reputation of a trophy striper or the blistering speed of an albie, but put a good-si

Berkley Gulp! Alive! Saltwater Grub 6" Pink Shine: A Cape Cod Saltwater Workhorse

When it comes to Cape Cod fishing, versatility is a big deal. One day you might be drifting for fluke in Nantucket Sound, the next you could be jigging for sea bass, and the following morning you’re throwing soft plastics at striped bass along a rip or channel edge. That is exactly where the Berkley Gulp! Alive! Saltwater Grub 6" in Pink Shine earns its place in a Cape Cod tackle box. This isn't a lure designed to imitate one specific species of baitfish. Instead, it combines

Learn to Fly Fish on Cape Cod: Goose Hummock Fly Casting Lessons

There is something special about catching a Cape Cod striper, bonito or false albacore on a fly. But before you can experience that explosive take, you have to get the fly to the fish—and for many anglers, learning to cast is the biggest hurdle. That is where Goose Hummock’s fly casting lessons come in. We are now offering beginner-friendly group fly casting lessons designed to take the mystery out of fly fishing and get anglers comfortable with a fly rod. The lessons are bui

Z BELTS XL TWO TUBE BAG Review: A Smarter Way to Carry Your Fishing Essentials

When you're fishing hard, especially from the beach, jetty, boat or kayak, having the right gear is only half the battle. The other half is being able to carry it comfortably and keep the things you need close at hand. That's where the Z BELTS XL TWO TUBE BAG comes into play. Designed around the idea of keeping essential fishing gear organized and accessible, the XL Two Tube Bag is the kind of accessory that can make a noticeable difference when you spend a full day on the wa

When the Water Cools, the Fishing Heats Up: Understanding Cape Cod’s September Transition

There is something special about September on Cape Cod. The crowds begin to thin, the nights get cooler, the humidity finally breaks—and for fishermen, the cooling water can signal the beginning of some of the most exciting fishing of the entire year. While many fishermen associate summer with peak fishing, September is when Cape Cod's saltwater ecosystem begins to shift into high gear. Water temperatures start dropping, baitfish begin moving, gamefish become increasingly agg

SLC Mikros-Pop 130 MM & 170 MM: Two Serious Topwater Weapons for Cape Cod

When Cape Cod’s striped bass, bluefish, bonito and other predators are around, there are few things more exciting than watching a big fish explode on a topwater plug. That is exactly where the SLC Mikros-Pop excels. Designed by lure builder Merv Rubiano, the Mikros-Pop is built around versatility, casting performance and an unusually varied surface action. This lure is capable of producing everything from a short, aggressive pop to a subsurface swimming action and a side-to-

Goose Hummock’s Annual Rental Fleet Sale Starts TODAY!

If you’ve been thinking about adding a kayak or paddle board to your summer lineup, today is the day to make your move. Goose Hummock’s annual rental fleet sale starts TODAY, offering anglers, paddlers, families, and Cape Cod adventurers the chance to pick up proven rental equipment at special fleet-sale pricing. This year’s sale features a great selection of Old Town kayaks and Pau Hana paddle boards—the same types of equipment that we have spent the season getting people ou

Early September on Cape Cod: The Blue Crab Bonanza Is Here

If you like catching your own seafood, early September is one of the best times of year to be on Cape Cod. While much of the angling attention is focused on striped bass, bonito, false albacore and the first signs of the fall run, another fishery is quietly hitting its stride. Blue crabs are everywhere. As summer winds down, Cape Cod's bays, estuaries, creeks and salt marshes can become a blue crab bonanza. The water is still warm, bait is abundant and crabs have spent the su

Fall Tube and Worm Fishing: The Cape Cod Trick for Big Stripers

There are few things more exciting in Cape Cod striper fishing than watching a rod suddenly load up with the weight of a big bass after slow trolling a tube and worm. The technique has a reputation for being a summertime producer, and for good reason. But anglers who put the tube away when September arrives are missing one of the best opportunities of the year to use this simple presentation for big striped bass. Fall can be prime time for tube-and-worm fishing on Cape Cod. A

Three Incredible Golden Sea Bream Recipes: Make the Most of One of Cape Cod’s Favorite Bottom Fish

If you’ve been fishing Cape Cod lately, you already know that the bottom fishing is about as good as it gets the past few weeks. One of the most dependable bites going right now is golden sea bream. Cape Cod fishermen know these hard-fighting little bottom fish as one of the best eating fish in local waters. Recent Cape Cod fishing reports have described Sea Bream as being everywhere, with anglers picking them up all over Nantucket Sound. And here's the best part: Golden Sea

Patagonia Men’s Capilene Cool Daily Hoody Review: The Ultimate Cape Cod Fishing Sun Shirt?

When you spend long summer days on Cape Cod, protecting yourself from the sun is just as important as having the right rod, reel and lure. Whether you’re chasing striped bass from the beach, searching for bonito and false albacore offshore, or simply spending the day on the boat, a good sun shirt can make a huge difference. The Patagonia Men’s Capilene Cool Daily Hoody has become one of Patagonia’s most versatile technical tops, and after looking at what it offers, it’s easy

Small Bait, Big Fish: Choosing the Right Lures for Late-Summer Stripers, Albies and Bonito

Late summer on Cape Cod can create some of the most exciting fishing of the entire season. The water is warm, bait is abundant, and striped bass, false albacore and bonito are often feeding aggressively before the fall migration. But there is a catch: when these predators become completely locked onto small bait, getting them to eat your lure can become surprisingly difficult. You can have fish breaking all around the boat or blitzing within casting distance of the beach, yet

Cape Cod’s September Fishing Explosion: What’s About to Happen

If you love fishing Cape Cod, September may be the month you look forward to all year. The crowds begin to thin, the humidity finally gives way to cooler mornings, and the water starts its seasonal transition. But beneath the surface, something much bigger is happening. Baitfish begin moving, predators become increasingly aggressive, and the Cape’s incredible late-summer fishery starts turning into one of the most exciting fishing periods of the entire year. For Cape Cod angl

Fishing Monomoy: One of Cape Cod’s Best Fall Fisheries

There are few places on Cape Cod that feel more alive in the fall than Monomoy. As summer crowds disappear, water temperatures begin to drop and massive schools of baitfish move through the area, the Monomoy ecosystem can turn into one of the most exciting fisheries in New England. For fishermen willing to make the trip, fall can produce striped bass, bluefish, bonito, false albacore and a variety of bottom species. The key is understanding that Monomoy changes quickly in the

The Cape Cod Fall Bait Guide: Know What the Fish Are Eating

Fall fishing on Cape Cod is all about understanding the bait. As water temperatures cool and shorter days trigger one of the biggest migrations of the year, striped bass, bluefish, false albacore and other predators begin feeding heavily. For fishermen, that means one of the most important skills isn't simply knowing where the fish are—it's knowing what they're eating. Bait can change from one beach, inlet or harbor to the next. It can change with the tide, wind and water tem

September on Cape Cod: The Best Fishing Month Nobody Talks About

Goose endorsed charter Capt Greg Wiesel has Greg T into some good ones off Chatham this morning! If you ask most visiting fishermen to name the best fishing month on Cape Cod, you're likely to hear June, July, or August. Summer gets all the attention, but experienced local Cape Cod fishermen know there is another month that deserves a spot at the top of the list: September. As summer winds down, Cape Cod's waters can come alive with some of the most exciting fishing of the en

The Cape Cod Fall Freshwater Slam: Bass, Pickerel and Trout

When summer starts to fade on Cape Cod, many anglers instinctively turn their attention toward the salt. The fall run for stripers, false albacore, bonito and other migrating fish get most of the attention, but there is another fishery that deserves a spot on every angler’s fall calendar: Cape Cod’s freshwater ponds. As water temperatures cool, largemouth bass, chain pickerel and trout all respond differently to the changing conditions. That creates an opportunity to fish for

MagBay Lures RM9 UV Wahoo & Tuna Lure Review: A High-Speed Weapon for Serious Offshore Fishermen

When you're trolling for wahoo and tuna, your lures have to do more than simply look good in the spread. They need to run true at high speeds, withstand brutal strikes, and continue performing when the conditions get tough. The MagBay Lures RM9 UV Wahoo & Tuna Lure is built with exactly that mission in mind. At 9 inches long and weighing 17 ounces, the RM9 is a serious piece of offshore hardware. MagBay designed it specifically for high-speed trolling, while also making it ef

Sage SHIFT Fly Reel Review: A Do-It-All Reel Built for Cape Cod and Beyond

When you're fly fishing on Cape Cod, your reel has to be more than a line holder. One day you might be casting to stripers from the beach, the next you're chasing bonito or false albacore, and another day you're throwing big poppers for bluefish. That kind of versatility demands a reel with a smooth drag, plenty of capacity, fast line pickup, and the durability to deal with saltwater. The new Sage SHIFT Fly Reel checks those boxes surprisingly well at a modest price point. De

Benchmade Lowden Review: A Compact EDC Knife With Serious Style and Performance

When Benchmade introduced the Lowden, the company stepped outside the familiar territory of thumb studs and traditional AXIS Lock folders and delivered something distinctly different. The result is a sleek, compact everyday-carry knife that combines premium materials, a unique manual flipper design, and the kind of fit and finish Benchmade fans have come to expect. For anglers, outdoorsmen, hunters, and anyone who appreciates a high-quality pocket knife, the Lowden is an espe

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BERKLEY GULP! ALIVE! SALTWATER GRUB 6" PINK SHINE

Is the Gulp Grub the Best Fluke artificial bait for catching fluke? Bucktails, Fluke balls, and Fluke spoons........They're all considered necessities - If you're not pairing them with Fluke belly, squid or spearing - it's Gulp...It JUST WORKS!

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Z BELTS XL TWO TUBE BAG

Our updated XL two tube plug bag is here. Constructed out of 250/360g Dacron
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The SHIFT LT pairs Sage’s proprietary sealed carbon drag system with a rigid, ready-for-anything 6061-T6 aluminum frame for the kind of large arbor, quick pickup perfection that lives to perform. The One Revolution Drag Knob delivers quick, precise drag settings and provides the smooth stopping power you'd expect from a larger traditional drag system – minus the bulk and weight.

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Zack's Team Goose Ralph 7'6" 80/130

The carbon core that these rods possess, is what contributes to the superior lifting power. Physically, carbon outperforms any other traditional fiberglass/graphite composite blanks out there. It truly can not be touched!

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